Sylvia Gilliland Chandler Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Sylvia Gilliland Chandler of Decatur, Georgia is shared. Sylvia, born on February 20, 1937, passed away on June 22, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Sylvia will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around her. Friends and family will honor Sylvia by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence she had in their lives. Though Sylvia is no longer present, the bonds she created and the experiences shared will endure. Sylvia’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew her.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Thomas J. Gilliland and Peggy Jenkins Gilliland. She is survived by: her sisters, Ginny Fikes (Jerry) of Tuscaloosa, AL and Kay Stevenson of England; her granddaughters, Pamala Saraiva, Danielle Mickey and Katherine Chandler; her nephews, Jed Stevenson, Wilkes Coleman and Johnny Coleman; and her niece Caroline Carownover. She is also survived by two great-granddaughters; three great-grandsons.
